Much like homeowners deciding to install a backyard or front yard fence, businesses owners have similar reasons for wanting to build fences around their properties. In both situations, you should want high quality, sturdy fences and fencing materials to ensure your fence does what it is supposed to do—provide security and privacy, and improve appearance. Now, let’s take a closer look at the key reasons to install commercial fences in Carlsbad, NM.
Liability
It doesn’t matter what type of business you own. If you have a brick and mortar business location, then you have a responsibility to ensure that it’s secure. In some cases, a fence around the business property is necessary. But why do you need a fence if you aren’t storing product outside of the building? Liability. A commercial fence can reduce your liability by acting as a barrier between your property and other properties, and between safe and restricted areas. Furthermore, a commercial fence stands as a marker to show where the boundaries are located so people don’t trespass. People who get injured on your property—even if they’re criminals—can hold you accountable for their medical bills.
Privacy
It’s important for most types of businesses to provide privacy for their employees, customers and clients. Privacy is especially crucial for legal offices and counseling services. Your commercial fence can be as simple as a wooden privacy fence set high enough to block your clients from view of the public, or something like an elaborate stone wall. Businesses that operate in residential areas may want to install fences to keep their property separated from neighbors to avoid distraction and disruption. Another reason to build commercial fences is to divide your company’s property to give people from different departments their own privacy.
Appearance
Much like a homeowner installing a residential fence for curb appeal, a business owner may want a commercial fence to enhance their building’s outward appearance. But be sure you don’t install an overly intimidating fence, because it can give potential clients the impression that your products are too pricy or that your business is too serious. Low-sitting wooden split fences often give the impression your company is relaxed and welcoming. The first visual impression clients will get is the face of your business building, and that includes your commercial fence.
Security
Besides defining property lines, fences are good for security. Businesses shouldn’t wait until something bad happens, like a break-in or vandalism, before deciding to put in a security fence. That being said, if you are trying to increase the security around your property, you should consider tall chain link fencing rather than wood. The problem with wood fences is that while they look nice, they actually provide cover for criminals and can limit the view of your security cameras. However, solid chain link lets you see everything going on along the fence line on both sides of the fence.
Feel free to contact Guadalupe Mountain Fencing LLC with your questions about commercial fences in Carlsbad, NM. Call us today!